Published: Friday, June 7, 2013 at 04:54 PM.

EMERALD WATERS MEDICAL CLINIC

In October 2012, nurse practitioner Mauricia Stanton opened Emerald Waters Medical Clinic specifically to work with patients who have poor insurance coverage, no insurance coverage or rely on Medicare and Medicaid.

“I realized, just talking with people, a lot of doctors are not taking Medicare and Medicaid. Patients are having to drive a long distance to get health care,” she said.

“I specialize in women’s health, but I do see (all) adults,” Stanton said, adding that she works with patients in managing their chronic health situations such as hypertension and diabetes along with offering physicals.

Stanton came to the area about 28 years ago, having worked at the Eglin Air Force Base hospital and earning a doctorate degree in natural holistic health.

Emerald Waters isn’t a free clinic; Stanton works to find the care at a cost patients can afford. She is grateful for the health-industry providers who assist her with patients on fixed and limited incomes.

As a nurse practitioner, Stanton maintains a collaborative agreement with a physician.

When your summer guests arrive, send them to Geronimo’s Outpost for their souvenir shopping.

“We didn’t go into a big store and say ‘oh, this is what they do,’” said Val Unzens, who owns the Destin shop with Angelika Unzens. The sisters, who grew up in Germany, had opened the first Geronimo’s Outpost in Pensacola several years ago.

This second location, opened in March, meets customer demands.

“A lot of people have asked us to come to Destin because they had come to Pensacola to our store,” Val said.

Geronimo’s Outpost specializes in local art and souvenirs. With price points that range from 99 cents to $200, these beach souvenirs become collectibles rather than kitsch.

In October 2012, nurse practitioner Mauricia Stanton opened Emerald Waters Medical Clinic specifically to work with patients who have poor insurance coverage, no insurance coverage or rely on Medicare and Medicaid.

“I realized, just talking with people, a lot of doctors are not taking Medicare and Medicaid. Patients are having to drive a long distance to get health care,” she said.

“I specialize in women’s health, but I do see (all) adults,” Stanton said, adding that she works with patients in managing their chronic health situations such as hypertension and diabetes along with offering physicals.

Stanton came to the area about 28 years ago, having worked at the Eglin Air Force Base hospital and earning a doctorate degree in natural holistic health.

Emerald Waters isn’t a free clinic; Stanton works to find the care at a cost patients can afford. She is grateful for the health-industry providers who assist her with patients on fixed and limited incomes.

As a nurse practitioner, Stanton maintains a collaborative agreement with a physician.

When your summer guests arrive, send them to Geronimo’s Outpost for their souvenir shopping.

“We didn’t go into a big store and say ‘oh, this is what they do,’” said Val Unzens, who owns the Destin shop with Angelika Unzens. The sisters, who grew up in Germany, had opened the first Geronimo’s Outpost in Pensacola several years ago.

This second location, opened in March, meets customer demands.

“A lot of people have asked us to come to Destin because they had come to Pensacola to our store,” Val said.

Geronimo’s Outpost specializes in local art and souvenirs. With price points that range from 99 cents to $200, these beach souvenirs become collectibles rather than kitsch.